Tag: Hunter S. Thompson

CMP Featured Writers Feb. 2024

James D. Casey IV

Is it just me, or did January feel like an eternity? I had a ton of shit happen in the last four weeks that made the month seem to drag on forever. Some Good; Some Bad. Between the new magazine and all the other projects on my plate–plus the extra surprises that got piled on top–it was a bit of a rocky start to 2024. But, “this ain’t no place for the weary kind.” So I’m pulling up my bootstraps, and marching into February with my head held high. I accomplished the goals I set out to achieve—even if I did hit a few bumps in the road along the way.

Wasn’t sure if I could pull it off, but Night Owl Narrative No.1 kicked off with a BANG!! Enormous thanks to the contributors, and to everyone who grabbed a copy. I’ve been getting nothing but positive feedback. I’m so happy y’all dig it. Now buckle up for No.2! It’s officially available today, and in my opinion, this one is even better!! I want every issue to outshine the last. I’ll have a copy around the 12th to post some pictures of. I’ve got some info inside from Ron Whitehead and Dr. Rory Patrick Feehan about Gonzofest Dublin: Calling The Underground, a column by Leland Locke about the True Crime in Layers podcast by Bob’s Bookstore, and another killer lineup of literature and artwork. Can’t wait for y’all to see this one!

Here are the links:

Night Owl Narrative No.2
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTCJR9LY

Night Owl Narrative No.1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQVN1WPW

I’m almost finished putting together No.3 as well. I’ll share the list of contributors soon. Stay tuned for details. I’m also about to start working on book manuscripts. Today is the deadline to submit, so get them sent before midnight if you were planning to send one. I’ll get in touch with you soon if you’ve already submitted. Hold Fast.

CMP Bibliography:
(Please leave a review if you grab a book!)
https://cajunmuttpress.com/2021/06/08/cajun-mutt-press-bibliography/

Below you’ll find the list of featured writers for February. If you want to submit some work for a spot, send 1-3 poems to cajunmuttpress@gmail.com for consideration. I have a few spots left to fill for March, then I’ll be reading for April. Send submissions for Night Owl Narrative to the same email. For the magazine, I’m taking artwork, photography, poetry, prose, flash fiction, short stories, columns, articles, interviews, etc. No theme; anything goes. Please include a bio and author photo with ALL submissions!

I’d like to thank everyone who’s accompanied me on this journey throughout the years. I’m looking forward to reading y’all’s work in the year(s) ahead and helping y’all get your words out to the world.

Love Y’all, Write On,
JDCIV
🤟💀📚
🦉🎟️🦇

CMP Featured Writers, Feb. 2024:

OUR WARS
by Gentle S.C. Dragona
02/02/24

SWEET SWEETS WORLD
by David Earl Williams
02/05/24

In my dream I let go
by Roy Duffield
02/07/24

Conscience
by Tony Dawson
02/09/24

The Man Who Is A Planet
by G.M.H. Thompson
02/12/24

Teen Angel
by J.C. Rammelkamp
02/14/24

Kitchen Hand
by Jonathan Butcher
02/16/24

Blaze
by Gopal Lahiri
02/19/24

without you
by Botched Resignation
02/21/24

CRACK MADNESS
by Bradford Middleton
02/23/24

3 POEMS
by Daniel S Irwin
02/26/24

black-tipped shark
by Miriam Sagan
02/28/24

Now Available From Cajun Mutt Press

James D. Casey IV

Good morning/afternoon/night! Whatever time it may be in your corner of the world, I wanted to let everyone know The Adventures of Brain Man by Ron Whitehead is now available! I’ll post today’s Featured Writer for y’all in a little while as well, putting it together now.

Write On,
JDCIV
🤟💀

Ron Whitehead takes you on a journey across lands and through mindscapes in The Adventures of Brain Man. Searching for his “Other” brother, The Brain Man, who left home at seventeen for Oxford on an academic scholarship never to be seen again. Only heard about in news reports, magazine articles, and the occasional poem in various publications. After finding a mysterious and scathing letter about a book Brain had written in a secret part of the attic, Ron sets off to find his brother for answers. Ultimately finding himself in the end.

Cover Art: “Allfather” by Ryan Case
Ink, acrylic paint on watercolor paper.

Available Oct. 15th: The Adventures of Brain Man by Ron Whitehead

James D. Casey IV

Holy hell—this book is absolutely gorgeous! I just got the proof copy of The Adventures of Brain Man by Ron Whitehead, and somehow it turned out even better than I expected!!

Cover art by The Art of Ryan Case, premium color interior on heavy white paper, typewriter font, ravens around the titles, skulls above the numbers, it is just incredible. I dig it.

Y’all keep your eyes peeled, the release date is October 15th. This is definitely a book you want to add to your collection. Actually, I can’t wait until it’s published so I can order one for MYSELF!!

Write On,
J.D.C.IV
🤟💀

Coming Soon From Cajun Mutt Press

James D. Casey IV

The Adventures of Brain Man by Ron Whitehead
Available on October 15th, 2021

Keep your eyes peeled. This is an amazing book, cover to cover. The front cover is INSANE, and the interior just gets better. Including skulls and ravens and typewriter font, oh my! Trust me, you’re gonna want one.

Front cover art: “Allfather” by Ryan Case.
Ink, acrylic paint on watercolor paper.

The Infamous Ron Whitehead, Kentucky Outlaw Poet

James D. Casey IV

Cajun Mutt Press is extremely proud to announce that the incredibly talented poet, and friend of the late great Hunter S. Thompson, Ron Whitehead has been added to the line-up for a featured spot on our Facebook Page! This is a big event for us, so be sure to catch his poems Tapping My Own Phone this Friday the 28th, and Shithouse Manifesto on October 31st.

Ron Whitehead’s Brief Bio: Poet, writer, editor, publisher, scholar, professor, activist Ron Whitehead grew up on a farm in Kentucky. He attended The University of Louisville and Oxford University. As poet and writer he is the recipient of numerous state, national, and international awards and prizes including The All Kentucky Poetry Prize, The Yeats Club of Oxford’s Prize for Poetry, and many others. In 2006 Dr. John Rocco (NYC) nominated Ron for The Nobel Prize in Literature. He was inducted into his high school’s (Ohio County High) Hall of Fame, representing his 1968 graduating class.

“I have long admired Ron Whitehead. He is crazy as nine loons, and his poetry is a dazzling mix of folk wisdom and pure mathematics.” – Hunter S. Thompson

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